ACC-WPA  - Air Conditioning Contractors Western PA

Apprenticeship Program

ACCWPA Apprentice Program Registration for 2026-2027
Classes Start September 14, 2026

This is a four-year program that combines 800 hours of classroom and lab training with 8,000 hours of On-the-Job Training, (OJT). Upon completion, the successful student will be awarded an ACCWPA Diploma, attain a CFC certification and NATE core/heat pump certification.

To qualify for a PA State Journeyman's certificate for your student(s) the company must register under the ACCWPA's State Program to qualify.

If you have a potential candidate(s) for the upcoming school year a full brochure is on our website: accwpa.org or contact - Dave Williams, Apprentice Chair at 412-728-5148. Or the ACCWPA office at 724-687-7860 (it no one answers please leave a message and we will get back to you.)

First year classes are designed for entry level students who may or may not have some field experience or formal training. Second year students must have either completed the 1st year class OR if you have an employee who has entry level experience and training but needs more training and help to advance, you can have them "test out" of the first year and start in the 2nd year.


ACCWPA Apprentice Program
Registration for 2026-2027

LOOKING FOR
1st Year Students

All Classes start: September 14, 2026
(Monday & Wednesday Evenings)
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
ALL CLASSES AT
Rosedale Technical College (RTC)
215 Beecham Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Registration Form available by calling.
ACCWPA Office 724-687-7860

Registration Form & Cost available by email only pforker@accwpa.org

 

If you have a potential 1st year candidate for the upcoming school year or would like to learn more about the program, call the ACCWPA office at 724-687-7860.

 

Apprenticeship Enrollment

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Apprenticeship Program

FALL 2026 TO SPRING 2027

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